Games Microsoft XBOX NBA 2K3 User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Default Command Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Playing a Quick Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Selecting Teams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
On The Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Pause Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Choosing a Game Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Franchise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Playoffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Practice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Setting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Loading and Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Managing Your Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Sega Sports Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Safety Information
About Photosensitive Seizures
A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when
exposed to certain visual images, including flashing lights or patterns
that may appear in video games. Even people who have no history of
seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can
cause these “photosensitive epileptic seizures” while watching video
games. These seizures may have a variety of symptoms, including
lightheadedness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or
shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, or momentary loss
of awareness. Seizures may also cause loss of consciousness or
convulsions that can lead to injury from falling down or striking nearby
objects. Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you
experience any of these symptoms. Parents should watch for or ask
their children about the above symptoms—children and teenagers are
more likely than adults to experience these seizures. The risk of
photosensitive epileptic seizures may be reduced by sitting farther
from the television screen, using a smaller television screen, playing
in a well-lit room, and not playing when you are drowsy or fatigued. If
you or any of your relatives have a history of seizures or epilepsy,
consult a doctor before playing.
Other Important Health and Safety Information
The Xbox Instruction Manual contains important health and safety
information that you should read and understand before using this software.
Avoid Damage to Your Television
Do not use with certain televisions. Some televisions, especially frontor rear-projection types, can be damaged if any video games, including
Xbox games, are played on them. Static images presented during the
normal course of game play may “burn in” to the screen, causing a
permanent shadow of the static image to appear at all times, even
when video games are not being played. Similar damage may occur
from static images created when placing a video game on hold or
pause. Consult your television owner’s manual to determine if video
games can be played safely on your set. If you are unable to find this
information in the owner’s manual, contact your television dealer or
the manufacturer to determine if video games can be played safely on
your set.Unauthorized copying, reverse engineering, transmission,
public performance, rental, pay for play, or circumvention of copy
protection is strictly prohibited.
Connect to Xbox Live
Important! Before using this product, read the Xbox
Instruction Manual for important safety information and
health warnings.
Step 1: Connect
To connect your Xbox console directly to broadband, see A. Or, to
share your broadband connection with a PC, see B. For more details
and other home networking options, including Internet connection
sharing, see www.xbox.com/live.
Direct Connection A
Shared Connection B
Step 2: Go Live
You’ll need to set up an Xbox
Live
account to play games online.
Here’s how:
1. Insert an Xbox
Live
Starter Kit disc or game disc into the disc tray.
Check game packaging to see if the game supports Xbox
Live
play .
2. From within the game, select the option for Xbox
Live
. At this
point, the Xbox console will try to go online. If it works, create your
Xbox
Live
account by following the instructions on screen and
entering your subscription code when prompted. If the Xbox
console can’t go online automatically, you’ll get an error message.
Go on to Step 3.
Step 3: Configure (if necessary)
If you can’t go online automatically, use Network Setup in the Xbox
Dashboard to enter some network settings. You may need to enter
information such as a host name, MAC address, or an ISP user
name and password, which you received from your broadband
provider when you signed up for service. Once you have the
information, enter it in the Xbox Dashboard.
Important! Xbox
Live
is a subscription service. You will need a
subscription code to set up an Xbox
Live
account and play online. To
find out how to get a subscription code, visit your local retailer or see
www.xbox.com/live.
If you need more help: Should you have any problems connecting
to the Xbox
Live
service, do not attempt to take apart, ser vice, or
modify the Xbox console or peripherals in any way. Doing so could
present the risk of serious injury or death from electric shock or fire,
and will also void your warranty. For additional assistance see
www.xbox.com/live or call the Customer Support number:
United States and Canada: 1-800-4MY-XBOX (1-800-469-9269)
TTY users (requires special equipment for hard of hearing):
United States and Canada: 1-866-740-9269 or 1-425-635-7102
Cable/DSL router
Cable/DSL modem
PC
WAN/Uplink
LAN Ports
RJ-45 network cables
Cable/DSL modem
Ethernet cable (RJ-45)
1. Set up your Xbox™ video game system by following
the instructions in the Xbox Instruction Manual.
2. Press the power button and the status indicator
light will light up.
3. Press the eject button and the disc tray will open.
4. Place the NBA2K3 disc on the disc tray with the
label facing up and close the disc tray.
5. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to
this manual for more information about
playing NBA2K3.
Avoiding Damage to Discs or the Disc Drive
To avoid damage to discs or the disc drive
• Insert only Xbox-compatible discs into the disc drive.
• Never use oddly shaped discs, such as star-shaped
or heart-shaped discs.
• Do not leave a disc in the Xbox console for
extended periods when not in use.
• Do not move the Xbox console while the power
is on and a disc is inserted.
• Do not apply labels, stickers, or other foreign
objects to discs.
1. Connect the Xbox Controller to any controller port on the
front of the Xbox console. For multiple players, connect
additional controllers to available controller ports.
2. Insert any expansion devices (for example, Xbox Memory
Units) into controller expansion slots as appropriate.
3. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual
for more information about using the Xbox Controller
to play NBA2K3.
Using the Xbox Video Game System
Using the Xbox Controller
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COMPLETE CONTROLS
For a more complete listing of controls including advanced
dribbling, passing, shooting, and post moves, see On The
Court on p. 9.
GETTING STARTED
1. Turn OFF the power button on your XboxTMvideo game
system from Microsoft.
• Make sure an Xbox Controller is plugged into
the Xbox.
• If you’re playing against friends, plug additional Xbox
Controllers into the Xbox.
2. Turn ON the power button, then press the eject button.
The disc tray slides open.
3. Insert the NBA® 2K3 game disc into the disc tray, then
press the Eject button again. The disc tray slides closed
and the Xbox screen appears followed by the NBA 2K3
title screen.
• If these screens do not appear, begin again at step 1.
PROGRESSIVE SCAN FOR HDTV
You can take advantage of your High-Definition Television
when playing NBA 2K3 by setting your HDTV to 480p
Progressive Scan mode.
To enable 480p progressive scan mode:
1. Make sure the composite video cable is connected from
the Xbox Game Console to your HDTV.
2. Set your HDTV to Progressive Mode (480p or DTV).
3. Turn ON the power button on your Xbox and insert the
NBA 2K3 game disc.
4. Press and hold the A, X, Y, and B buttons during the
Xbox screen and look for the confirmation window.
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DEFAULT COMMAND SUMMARY
OFFENSE
left thumbstick/Directional Pad Run/Dribble
A button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pass
X button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shoot/Rebound
B button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crossover Dribble
Y button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Passing Icons
* press corresponding button to pass to player
left trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back-down the Defender
right trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbo/Speed Burst
White button . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toggle Pivot Mode
Black button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Access Offensive Play Menu
* press corresponding button to select offensive play
left thumbstick button. . . . . . Call for Pick
right thumbstick . . . . . . . . . . Pass in Direction of Stick
right thumbstick button. . . . . Fake Pass
DEFENSE
left thumbstick/Directional Pad Run
A button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switch Player
X button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Block Shot/Rebound
B button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steal Attempt
Y button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Switch Icons
* press corresponding button to switch to player
left trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Face-up the Ball Handler
White button . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call for Double Team
Black button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Access Defensive Play Menu
* press corresponding button to select defensive play
Y button, then left thumbstick
button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switch to Last Player Back
right thumbstick button. . . . . Intentional Foul
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QUICK GAME
Play a quick exhibition game between any two teams. This
is the fastest way to suit up and lead your team onto the
court. (See Playing a Quick Game on p. 9.)
GAME MODES
Choose one of seven play modes including Street,
Franchise, Season, Playoffs, Tournament, Practice, and
Network. (See Choosing a Game Mode on p. 21.)
OPTIONS
Multiple categories of options give you the power to
customize your game at all levels, from the broadcast
booth
LOAD / SAVE
Everything you can customize in NBA 2K3 can be saved
and accessed later if you have a Memory Card inserted into
your game console. (See Loading and Saving on p. 47.)
ROSTER MANAGER
Use the Roster Manager to make team personnel decisions
such as releasing free agents, initiating trades, and editing
ratings. (See Managing Your Roster on p. 47).
SEGA SPORTS CHALLENGE
Prove how good a sports gamer you are by posting your
NBA 2K3 statistics to the Sega Sports Challenge online
ranking board. (See Sega Sports Challenge on p. 50.)
PLAYING A QUICK GAME
This one-game format is a perfect introduction to NBA 2K3,
and when you have mastered the game, it’s perfect for
schooling your friends.
• To begin a Quick game, from the Main menu, choose
QUICK GAME. The Team Select screen appears.
SELECTING TEAMS
Choose from over 35 teams, including all 29 NBA
franchises, the 2002 NBA all-star teams, and fantasy squads
made up of legends from past decades, and if you created
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5. Select YES to load NBA 2K3 in 480p mode or NO to load
on a NTSC TV.
Warning: Enabling 480p progressive scan mode on a TV
that does not support 480p may harm your television!
TITLE SCREEN
Once you’re up and running, the NBA 2K3 Title Screen
appears.
• To go directly to the Main Menu, press the START button .
(See Main Menu on p. 8.)
• If you do not take an action, a game demo begins
featuring two computer-controlled teams in a randomly
generated matchup.
• To exit a game demo and return to the Title Screen, press
any button.
MAIN MENU
NBA 2K3 is the complete pro basketball experience. More
than a game, in NBA 2K3, you can own and operate your
own NBA franchise and help your team win from the court,
the clipboard, and the GM’s desk. But it’s not all business;
NBA 2K3 also has a stripped-down Street mode, where you
play for love of the game.
To access menu controls for any game menu, press the X button.
• To select a Main menu item, D-Pad to highlight it, then
press A to select. The appropriate next screen appears.
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any new NBA 2K3 teams, they’re here too.
To select teams:
1. D-pad to move your icon to the side you wish to
control during the game. The Away team is on the left;
the Home team is on the right.
2. Press left/right trigger to cycle through the teams until
you see the one you want.
• If you assign your name to your controller, you can
save your personal stats. To create a user name, see
(Sega Sports Challenge on p. 50.)
• To assign an existing user name to your controller,
press White/Black button to scroll options.
• If you want to customize the game, you can bring up
the Team Options screen and select uniform types,
load any team’s playbook, or choose to play in any
NBA 2K3 arena.
• To access the Team Options screen, press the Y
button. To change an option, press the press the D-
pad to highlight it, then press A/Y button to cycle
forward/back through choices.
3. Press the ST ART button to continue. ESPN’s Bob Steele
and Rod West breakdown the matchup, while the teams
step onto the court for player introductions.
Note: If you leave all Controller icons in the center of the
screen, the game is played in Simulation mode, which
means all players are computer controlled.
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you get the more likely you’ll have the ball picked by
the defense.
• To call for a pick, press the left thumbstick button. When
your teammate comes out and stands still near you,
dribble past him, using his body to block your defender.
• To call a set play, press the Black button to access the
Offensive Play menu, then press the button that
corresponds to the play you want to call.
POST MODE
• To enter Post mode, press and hold the left trigger. The
ball handler turns his back to the defender in order to
protect the ball.
• While in Post mode, press the D-pad or left thumbstick
into the paint to backdown the defender.
PIVOT MODE
• To enter Pivot mode, press and hold the White button.
The ball handler maintains his dribble but holds his
ground.
• While in Pivot mode, press the D-pad or left thumbstick
to jab step left/right. Try to get the defender to commit,
then go past the other way.
• While in Pivot mode, press the D-pad or left thumbstick
forward to step into the defender while protecting the ball.
Get him on his heels, then crossover right by.
PASSING
• To pass the ball to a teammate, press the D-pad or left
thumbstick in the direction of the player you want to pass
to, then press the A button.
• For more accurate passing, press the Y button to access
teammate icons, then pass to the player you want by
pressing the button that corresponds to his icon.
• For passing on the fly, while dribbling, press the right
thumbstick in the direction of the player you want to pass
to. The pass is automatic.
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ON THE COURT
When both teams are on the court, the arena announcer
introduces the starting five for each team. Following player
intros, the teams line up for the opening jump.
• To bypass player intros and go directly to the opening
jump, press the A button.
Note:The controls described in this section are defaults. For
information on alternate configurations, see Setting
Options on p. 44.
THE OPENING JUMP
To start the game, both teams send their big men to center
court to take part in the opening jump. The referee stands at
center court with the ball, and when he tosses it up, the each
player jumps and attempts to tip the ball to a teammate.
• To go for the tip, press the D-pad in the direction of the
goal you’re defending, then wait for the referee to throw
up the ball, and press the X button. The game is on.
• If you gain possession, get ready to set up your offense.
If you lose the jump, hustle back on defense.
OFFENSE
DRIBBLING
• To dribble the ball, press the D-pad or left thumbstick in
any direction. The ball handler maintains his dribble as he
moves in the direction you choose.
• To run while dribbling, press and hold the right trigger .
• To perform a crossover move and try to get by a defender,
press the B button.
• To fake a defender and go back the other way, press the B
button to start a crossover move, then press Black button
mid-move to quickly reverse back the opposite way.
• To spin past a defender, hold the right trigger to run
toward the defender, then press the B button.
Sega Sports Tip: Be careful with your dribbling. The fancier
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the A button.
• For more accurate control, press the Y button to access
teammate icons, then switch to the player you want by
pressing the button that corresponds to his icon.
• To control the last defender back, press the Y button, then
press left thumbstick button. Control switches to the
player closest to the basket you’re defending.
• To face-up the ball handler and halt the dribble, press the
left trigger. The defender challenges the ball handler in a
low defensive stance.
• To call for a double-team, press the White button.
• To commit an intentional foul, press the right
thumbstick button.
• To call a set play, press the Black button to access the
Defensive Play menu, then press the button that
corresponds to the play you want to call.
STEALING
• To attempt a steal from the ball handler, press the
B button.
• To attempt to steal a pass, get in between the two players
and press the X button when the pass is on its way.
• For a lunging pass steal attempt, hold the right trigger for
a speed boost, then press the X button.
BLOCKING
• To attempt a shot block, press the X button as the ball
handler releases his shot.
• For a swat block or a lunging block attempt, hold the right
trigger for a speed boost, then press the X button.
PLAYING WITHOUT THE BALL
• To go up for a rebound, press the A button to control your
player closest to the ball, then press the X button to jump
up for the rebound.
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• For a fake pass, press the right thumbstick button. Your
player makes a passing motion but holds on to the ball.
Sega Sports Tip:When playing with the Ball Handler Auto
Switch option OFF, press the Y button to call for a pass.
SHOOTING
• To shoot a jump shot, press the X button and release at
the height of your jump. The type of shot is determined by
your court position.
• For a layup, dribble into the paint, then hold the right
trigger to run toward the basket and press the X button.
If the player has a high dunk rating, he may go for a slam.
• To pass out of a layup, press the A button in mid-move.
The player dishes off.
• For a pump fake, tap the X button once quickly. The player
makes a shooting motion but holds on to the ball.
• To attempt an Alley-oop, pass to a player breaking for the
basket. If the timing is perfect, he’ll go for the slam as he
receives the pass in the air.
FREETHROWS
• When a foul sends you to the line, press the left trigger
and right trigger to bring the two green arrows together.
When the two arrows become one, pointing directly into
the hoop, press the X button to shoot.
DEFENSE
PLAYING D
• To control the defender closest to the ball, press
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Show/Hide Controls
Save Replay
Reposition Camera
Rotate Camera
Fast Forward
Rewind
Play/Pause
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